Cook bacon in skillet until crisp, drain on paper towel and when cooled cut or break into small pieces.

Slice ends off zucchini and slice them down the center lengthwise, scoop out the seeds to form a dip to hold the other ingredients. Discard seeds. Sprinkle zucchini with salt and pepper.

In a skillet large enough for your zucchini, heat olive oil on medium and add your garlic, cook until fragrant. Take out and set aside.

Add zucchini to skillet cut side down and cover with lid, letting it sit 5 minutes, turn and cook another 5 minutes. Transfer zucchini to a baking sheet.

Turn oven on to broil

Add sauce to each zucchini then garlic, bacon, pepper, onion and tomatoes, sprinkle cheese on top.

Bake under broiler until cheese has browned.

Garnish with basil!

Suggestions to serve on the side: salad, rice, potato, couscous, steamed vegetables, crusty bread... etc!
The toppings on this can be substituted with whatever meats and/or vegetables you have on hand!